Refurbishment and re-steliting of valves at matla power station (5-Year contract)

The document is a PAYE questionnaire for service contracts to Eskom and its subsidiaries, applicable from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027. It determines whether a contractor is an independent contractor, personal service provider, labour broker, or dependent contractor for tax purposes, based on the Fourth Schedule to the Income Tax Act.

The pack applies from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.

Group Tax email: [email protected]

Returnable documents:

• Complete the applicable PAYE questionnaire (Evaluation Pack A for companies/CCs/trusts, Evaluation Pack B for individuals).
• Sign the summary sheet, the relevant affidavits and declarations as directed by the questionnaire, and the particulars of the representative or individual.
• Return the completed pack to Eskom and copy Group Tax at [email protected].
• The bidder is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information provided; the pack will not be automatically updated for legislative changes.

The bidder must complete the applicable evaluation pack (A for companies/CCs/trusts, B for individuals), sign the required appendices as directed, and sign the summary sheet and particulars sections. The completed pack must be returned to Eskom, copying Group Tax.

The questionnaire determines the bidder's tax classification (independent contractor, personal service provider, labour broker, or dependent contractor) through a series of tests: residence, number of employees exclusion, services rendered by a connected person, more than 80% of income test, place/control/supervision test, and dominant impression test. The classification determines whether PAYE is withheld and which declarations must be signed. There are no explicit financial or technical eligibility criteria in this document.

The document is a PAYE questionnaire for service contracts to Eskom and its subsidiaries. It applies to contractors supplying services or labour to Eskom. The questionnaire establishes whether the contractor is an independent contractor, personal service provider, labour broker, or dependent contractor for tax purposes. It includes tests on residence, employee numbers, connected persons, income concentration, place of work and control, and dominant impression. The pack is based on tax legislation for the 2026/2027 tax year.

The questionnaire uses a series of tests to determine tax classification: residence, number of employees exclusion, services rendered by a connected person, more than 80% of income test, place/control/supervision test, and dominant impression test. The answers direct the bidder to the appropriate tax status and required declarations.

The pricing schedule is not provided in this document. The financial implications relate to PAYE withholding based on the bidder's tax classification and whether a valid IRP30 certificate is held.

If the bidder provides a valid IRP30 certificate as a labour broker, no employees' tax is withheld and an IT3(a) certificate with code 3617 is issued. Without a valid IRP30 certificate, employees' tax is withheld at individual rates until the certificate is provided, and an IRP5 with code 3617 is issued. If classified as a dependent contractor or personal service provider, employees' tax is withheld at the prevailing rate and coded 3601 or 3616 on the IRP5.

The bidder must complete the PAYE questionnaire and sign the required affidavits and declarations. Non-residents must sign Appendix 9 and submit the pack to Eskom's Group Tax Department. Failure to sign required affidavits or declarations results in PAYE being withheld from payments.

Eskom accepts no liability for any loss or damages arising from the use of the pack. The bidder must notify Eskom of any changes to the information provided; failure to do so may result in liability for taxes, penalties, and interest imposed by SARS. The declarations confirm the bidder's classification and the associated tax consequences, including PAYE withholding and IRP5/IT3(a) certificate issuance.

The completed pack, including the signed summary sheet and affidavits, must be returned to Eskom, copying Group Tax at [email protected].

The bidder must answer all questions truthfully and is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. The pack will not be automatically updated with legislative changes.

The evaluation is based on the bidder's tax classification determined through the questionnaire's tests. There are no additional evaluation criteria in this document.

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Bidders must not be listed on National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers or the Register for Tender Defaulters, must not have been convicted of fraud or corruption in the past five years, and must not be prohibited from doing business with any international financial development or funding agency. Bidders must also complete and sign the integrity declaration form.

provisions above, please complete the table hereunder with all required

Annexure a – integrity declaration form)

information.

Full Name & Capacity/ Identity Confirm and provide Full Names & To your

Position within tenderer (e.g. Number details (including Capacity/Position of knowledge

employee/Director/member/ employee number) if Eskom employee/ is thi

Returnable form: Annexure A – Integrity Declaration Form. This form requires bidders to declare any interest or relationship with Eskom employees, directors, or state officials, and to confirm fair tendering practices. Bidders must disclose if any employee, director, member, shareholder, or owner is currently employed by Eskom, and whether authorisation for remunerative work outside public sector employment has been obtained. Bidders must also declare if they share a controlling partner or have any relationship with other tenderers in this process. The declaration must be signed by a duly authorised representative. If bidding as a joint venture, the lead partner must sign, and a copy of the joint venture agreement confirming joint and several liability must be attached.

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Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must disclose any relationship with state employees or persons connected to the procuring institution. Bidders must certify that the bid was prepared independently, without collusion or disclosure of pricing to competitors. Suspicious bids may be reported to the Competition Commission or the National Prosecuting Authority.

Supply chain management system should

This declaration prove to be false.

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Signature Date

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Position Name of bidder

Returnable form: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) — declares any employment by the state, relationships with procuring institution staff, and interests in related enterprises. A false declaration disqualifies the bid.

The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD 7). Bids must be submitted on official forms, not retyped, and delivered to the correct address by the stipulated time. Late bids will not be considered. Bidders must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to upload mandatory information. The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017, and the General Conditions of Contract (GCC).

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Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not retyped, and delivered to the correct address by the stipulated time. Late bids will not be considered. Bidders must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to upload mandatory information. The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD 7). Returnable forms include SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) with supplier details, tax compliance PIN or CSD number, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and proof of authority to sign. Failure to provide any required particulars may render the bid invalid.

The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017. B-BBEE preference points require a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).

The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (sbd7).

Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box

Situated at (street address)

Supplier information

Name of bidder

Postal address

Street address

Telephone number code number

Cellphone number

Facsimile number code number

E-mail address

VAT registration number

TCS PIN: OR CSD No:

B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION Yes B-BBEE STATUS Yes

Certificate level sworn

[TICK APPLICABLE BOX] No AFFIDAVIT No

If yes, who was the certificate

Issued by?

An accounting officer as contemplated in the close corporation

An accounting officer as act (cca)

Contemplated in the close a verification agency accredited by the south african

Corporation act (cca) and name accreditation system (sanas)

The applicable in the tick box a registered auditor

Name:

[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/SWORN AFFIDAVIT(FOR EMEs& QSEs) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN

Order to qualify for preference points for b-bbee]

ARE YOU THE ACCREDITED Yes No ARE YOU A FOREIGN Yes No

Representative in south africa based supplier for

For the goods /services /works the goods /services [if yes answer part b:3

Offered? [If yes enclose proof] /works offered? Below ]

Signature of bidder .................................... Date

Capacity under which this bid is

SIGNED (Attach proof of authority to sign

this bid; e.g. resolution of directors, etc.)

Total bid price (all

Total number of items offered inclusive)

Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to: technical information may be directed to:

Department/ public entity contact person

Contact person telephone number

Telephone number facsimile number

Facsimile number e-mail address

E-mail address

Sbd1

Part b

Terms and conditions for bidding

1. Bid submission:

1.1. Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted for

Consideration.

1.2. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided–(not to be re-typed) or online

1.3. Bidders must register on the central supplier database (csd) to upload mandatory information namely: (

Business registration/ directorship/ membership/identity numbers; tax compliance status; and banking

Information for verification purposes). B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit for b-bbee must be submitted

To bidding institution.

1.4. Where a bidder is not registered on the csd, mandatory information namely: (business registration/

Directorship/ membership/identity numbers; tax compliance status may not be submitted with the bid

Documentation. B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit for b-bbee must be submitted to bidding institution.

1.5. This bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act 2000 and the preferential

Procurement regulations, 2017, the general conditions of contract (gcc) and, if applicable, any other

Legislation or special conditions of contract.

2. Tax compliance requirements

2.1 Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations.

2.2 Bidders are required to submit their unique personal identification number (pin) issued by SARS to enable the

Organ of state to view the taxpayer’s profile and tax status.

2.3 Application for tax compliance status (tcs) or pin may also be made via e-filing. In order to use this provision,

Taxpayers will need to register with SARS as e-filers through the website www.SARS.GOV.ZA.

2.4 Bidders may also submit a printed tcs together with the bid.

2.5 In bids where consortia / joint ventures / sub-contractors are involved, each party must submit a separate

Proof of tcs / pin / csd number.

2.6 Where NO tcs is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a csd number

Must be provided.

3. Questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers

3.1. Is the bidder a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO

3.2. Does the bidder have a branch in the RSA? yes NO

3.3. Does the bidder have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO

3.4. Does the bidder have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO

If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then, IT is not a requirement to obtain a tax compliance status / tax

Compliance system pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not register as per 2.3 Above.

Nb: failure to provide any of the above particulars may render the bid invalid.

CSD registration: Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database to upload business registration, directorships, tax compliance status, and banking information.

Tax compliance: Bidders must submit a SARS-issued tax compliance PIN or CSD number. A printed tax compliance status may be submitted. Consortia, joint ventures, and sub-contractors must each provide separate proof of tax compliance.

B-BBEE: A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.

Foreign suppliers: Must answer the questionnaire in Part B:3 regarding residency, branch, permanent establishment, or source of income in South Africa to determine tax compliance obligations.

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Returnable form: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. Bidders claiming B-BBEE points must provide valid proof of B-BBEE status level of contributor; failure to do so means no preference points are claimed. The purchaser may require substantiation of any preference claims at any time.

The 80/20 preference point system applies. Price is scored out of 80 points using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt is the bid price and Pmin is the lowest acceptable bid price. B-BBEE status level contributes up to 20 points: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. Total points for price and B-BBEE must not exceed 100.

The scope is the refurbishment and re-steliting of valves during planned (IR, GO and MGO) and unplanned maintenance at Matla Power Station, on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of five (05) years.

B-BBEE: Bidders must submit proof of B-BBEE status level of contributor (certificate, sworn affidavit, or other prescribed proof) to claim preference points. Subcontracting: If any portion of the contract is subcontracted, bidders must disclose the percentage, the subcontractor's name, the subcontractor's B-BBEE status level, and whether the subcontractor is an EME or QSE. The form also requires company details: name, VAT registration number, company registration number, type of company, principal business activities, company classification, and years in business.

The 80/20 system applies. Points are awarded for price (80) and B-BBEE status level (20). Failure to submit proof of B-BBEE status means no preference points are claimed. The purchaser may require substantiation of claims. B-BBEE status level points: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. Bidders claiming points must complete the declaration and provide proof. Subcontracting details, including percentage, subcontractor name, B-BBEE status, and whether the subcontractor is an EME or QSE, must be disclosed.

The 80/20 preference point system is used. Points for price are calculated using the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Ps = points scored for price, Pt = price of bid under consideration, Pmin = price of lowest acceptable bid. Maximum points: 80 for price, 20 for B-BBEE status level, total not to exceed 100.

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Bidders must meet the local content threshold of 70% for valves products and actuators, as specified in the designated items list. Eligibility is likely restricted to companies with relevant experience in valve maintenance and refurbishment, particularly in power generation or heavy industrial settings. Bidders must be registered on Eskom's supplier database and comply with all South African procurement regulations, including B-BBEE requirements, although not explicitly stated in the excerpt.

The tender covers the refurbishment and re-steliting of valves during planned (IR, GO and MGO) and unplanned maintenance at Matla Power Station, on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of five years. The local content threshold for valves products and actuators is 70%.

Bidders must meet the local content threshold of 70% for valves products and actuators, as per the designated items list. Bidders must be registered on Eskom's supplier database and comply with all South African procurement regulations, including B-BBEE requirements, although not explicitly stated in the excerpt.

The designated items list specifies a minimum local content threshold of 70% for valves products and actuators. Bidders must comply with this threshold.

Returnable documents:

• SBD 6.2 (Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content): must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid, together with Annex C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule). A bid may be disqualified if these are not submitted.
• The declaration must be signed by the chief financial officer or another legally responsible person nominated in writing by the chief executive or senior member. This obligation cannot be transferred to an external representative, auditor or third party.
• Bidders must submit proof of the SARB exchange rates used.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to submit the SBD 6.2 declaration and Annex C.
• Submitting incorrect or unverifiable local content data.

This is a designated sector tender under the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017. Only locally produced or manufactured goods with a stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content will be considered.

A two-stage bidding process may be followed: the first stage assesses the minimum local content threshold, and the second stage evaluates price and B-BBEE.

The local content percentage is calculated using the formula LC = [1 - x/y] x 100, where x is imported content in Rand and y is the bid price excluding VAT. Imported content is converted to Rand using the SARB exchange rate at 12:00 on the date of advertisement.

The successful bidder may not subcontract in a way that reduces the local content of the overall contract below the stipulated minimum threshold.

The tender covers the refurbishment and re-steliting of valves during planned (IR, GO and MGO) and unplanned maintenance at Matla Power Station, for a period of five years on an as-and-when-required basis.

The stipulated minimum threshold(s) for local production and content are not stated in the available document — bidders must refer to Annex A of SATS 1286:2011.

Bidders must indicate whether any portion of the goods or services offered has imported content, and if so, provide the applicable SARB exchange rates for the relevant currencies.

The pricing schedule must include the bid price excluding VAT (y) and the imported content (x) as calculated in terms of SATS 1286:2011.

The local content percentage is calculated using the formula LC = [1 - x/y] x 100.

Exchange rates used must be the SARB rates published at 12:00 on the date of advertisement of the bid, and proof of these rates must be submitted.

If the bid covers multiple products, the local content percentage for each product must be provided.

The local content declaration requires the bidder to state:

• Bid price excluding VAT (y)
• Imported content (x), calculated in terms of SATS 1286:2011
• Stipulated minimum threshold for local content
• Local content percentage

If the bid covers more than one product, the local content percentage for each product must be provided.

Exchange rates used must be the SARB rates published at 12:00 on the date of advertisement of the bid.

Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017, and the local content requirements for designated sectors.

SBD 6.2 (Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content) must be completed and signed by a legally responsible person. The declaration certifies that the goods/services comply with the minimum local content requirements as measured in terms of SATS 1286:2011.

Bidders must complete Annex C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule) and submit it with the bid. Annexes D and E must be kept for verification purposes for at least five years, and the successful bidder must continuously update these with actual values for the duration of the contract.

The procuring authority has the right to verify the local content in terms of SATS 1286:2011. Submission of incorrect or unverifiable data may result in remedies under Regulation 14 of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017.

The contract is for a period of five years, on an as-and-when-required basis.

The successful bidder may not subcontract in a manner that reduces the local production and content of the overall contract value below the stipulated minimum threshold.

If challenges are experienced in meeting the minimum local content threshold after award, the dti must be informed so it can verify and, in consultation with the accounting officer/authority, provide directives.

A two-stage bidding process may be followed: the first stage involves a minimum threshold for local production and content, and the second stage evaluates price and B-BBEE.

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Bidders must be capable of implementing an ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System and complying with Eskom's environmental requirements at Matla Power Station. No explicit financial or technical qualification thresholds are stated in the available document.

The work involves refurbishment and re-steliting of valves during planned and unplanned maintenance at Matla Power Station, on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of five years. Contractors must manage environmental aspects of their activities, products and services within the station's defined scope, and comply with environmental operational controls and planning as per OMOP 4402 and OMOP 4090.

The polluter pays principle applies: the contract manager will process the last payment in conjunction with the last housekeeping check sheet. The supplier and contractor manager must assess the state of the environment at the designated site and submit the check sheet (Annexure C) to the environmental department before commencement of work. At the end of the contract period, a final assessment is conducted; any housekeeping or waste-related findings are for the supplier's account.

Contractors must commit to and maintain an Environmental Management System consistent with ISO 14001:2015, including fulfilling compliance obligations, setting performance indicators, identifying environmental risks and opportunities, providing training, allocating resources, and maintaining an EMS file as proof of compliance. The station is ISO 14001 certified, so contractors must align with its environmental management system.

Contractors must establish, implement and maintain an Environmental Management System consistent with ISO 14001:2015, fulfil compliance obligations, set performance indicators, identify environmental risks and opportunities, provide training, allocate resources, comply with operational controls, adhere to the polluter pays principle, and maintain an EMS file as proof of compliance.

Refurbishment of re-steliting of valves during planned (IR, GO and MGO) and unplanned maintenance at Matla Power Station for a period of five (05) years on an as and when required basis.

Closing date: 29 July 2026.

Bidders must demonstrate capability in valve refurbishment and re-steliting work at a power station. A quality management system aligned with ISO 9001 is required, and bidders must meet Eskom's quality requirements. Form A must be completed and signed, including the tenderer's quality representative section. The tender is open to suppliers meeting the technical and quality standards; no explicit financial or legal eligibility criteria are stated.

Bidders must align with ISO 9001 clauses covering context of the organisation, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement, as well as quality principles including customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, and relationship management.

Bidders must comply with Eskom's quality requirements for ISO 9001, including pre-contract award quality requirements (select one category) and post-contract award conditions: contract execution, supplier quality performance monitoring, Eskom rights of access and information, preservation, quality audits, management of nonconformities, and special processes.

Bidders must complete and submit Form A, including the tenderer's quality representative signature. No other specific compliance requirements are stated.

Bidders must meet pre-contract award quality requirements and be subject to supplier quality performance monitoring. Quality audits related conditions apply.

The scope covers refurbishment and re-steliting of valves during planned (IR, GO and MGO) and unplanned maintenance at Matla Power Station. The work is required on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of five (05) years.

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Specific goals: a maximum of 10/20 points may be awarded for the specific goal, added to price points and rounded to two decimal places. The contract goes to the highest total score.

B-BBEE preference points table (90/10 and 80/20 systems): Level 1: 10/20, Level 2: 9/18, Level 3: 6/14, Level 4: 5/12, Level 5: 4/8, Level 6: 3/6, Level 7: 2/4, Level 8: 1/2, Non-compliant: 0/0.

Documents required to claim preference points: valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS accredited agency, sworn affidavit or CIPS affidavit; proof of ownership/shareholding (preferably CIPC) with breakdown; certified ID copies of shareholders; proof of disability where applicable; for trusts/consortia/JVs, a consolidated B-BBEE verification certificate. Electronic signatures not accepted.

Tenderers failing to provide preference point documentation are not disqualified but may only score out of 90/80 for price and 0 for specific goals.

Scope: stellite repairs on valves at Matla Power Station.

Duration: 60 months, on an as-and-when-required basis.

Market research: no current suppliers; open market for potential suppliers.

Skills development: tenderers must submit proposals for developing skills of unemployed candidates, addressing Eskom's core, scarce and critical skills, including occupations in high demand per Government Gazette 43937. Candidates from all provinces, representative of demographics. Targets: Safety Officer (3, entry N3/Grade 12 or equivalent, registration with professional body), Welders (4, Grade 12 or equivalent, trade test), QC Inspectors (3, Grade 12 or equivalent, Level 1 & 2 certificate). Tenderers encouraged to source from Kriel/Matla feeder areas. Development involves tenderers directly and through supply network, possibly with SETA accredited training providers. Targets exclude Eskom employees and registered learners. Tenderers bear full cost; Eskom makes no financial contribution. Tenderers advised to approach SETAs for grants and SARS for tax rebates.

SDL&I penalty and security: a penalty of 3% of contract value applies for failure to meet SDL&I obligations. Eskom retains 3% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for SDL&I obligations; retained amounts are released only upon full fulfilment.

Skills development targets include QC Inspectors: 3 candidates, entry Grade 12 or equivalent, with Level 1 & 2 certificate.

Tender responses must separate local and imported components per the price schedule. Local procurement content is total spending minus the imported component. Eskom target is 100% local procurement content.

Local procurement content: tender responses must separate local and imported components per the price schedule. Local content is total spending minus the imported component. Eskom target is 100% local procurement content.

SDL&I penalty and security: a penalty of 3% of contract value applies for failure to meet SDL&I obligations. Eskom retains 3% of every invoice (excluding VAT) as security for SDL&I obligations; retained amounts are released only upon full fulfilment.

B-BBEE: a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is a condition for contract award. Revenue thresholds: EME (≤R10m) may submit a sworn affidavit; QSE (≤R50m) must comply with the QSE scorecard unless at least 51% black owned, in which case a sworn affidavit is required; revenue above R50m requires a valid B-BBEE certificate.

B-BBEE improvement or retention plan: must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing. Level 1 must maintain; Levels 2-3 must improve/maintain; Level 4 must achieve Level 3 by end of first year and improve one level each subsequent year; Levels 5-8 or non-compliant must achieve Level 4 by end of first year and improve one level each year from the second year.

Sworn affidavit validity: affidavit must include deponent name as per ID and ID number, designation (director, owner, member), enterprise name as per CIPC and business address, percentage of black ownership/black female ownership/designated group (or black beneficiaries for specialised enterprises), total revenue and basis (audited or management accounts), financial year end, B-BBEE status level (only one), empowering supplier status, same date signed by deponent and Commissioner of Oath, and the Commissioner of Oath cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

Skills development targets include Safety Officers: 3 candidates, entry N3/Grade 12 or equivalent, with registration with a professional body.

Sworn affidavit validity requirements: deponent name as per ID and ID number, designation (director, owner, member), enterprise name as per CIPC and business address, percentage of black ownership/black female ownership/designated group (or black beneficiaries for specialised enterprises), total revenue and basis (audited or management accounts), financial year end, B-BBEE status level (only one), empowering supplier status, same date signed by deponent and Commissioner of Oath, and the Commissioner of Oath cannot be an employee or ex officio of the enterprise.

Reporting and monitoring: suppliers must submit quarterly reports to Eskom per the Data Collection Template on SDL&I compliance. Eskom reviews reports within 30 days and notifies in writing if obligations not met. Suppliers must implement corrective measures before the next report, failing which retention clauses are invoked. Every contract is accompanied by an SDL&I Implementation Schedule, completed and returned to the SDL&I representative for acceptance 28 days after contract award, used for monitoring and reporting.